What type of property is 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX last sold for £417,500 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £85,950 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between May 1998 and September 2024, 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX rose from £85,950 to £417,500, a change of £331,550. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX located?

2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX sits in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

Police records around 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

The closest primary school to 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is Pangbourne Primary School (589m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (2.5km).

What transport links are near 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is The George Hotel, 103m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 380m away.

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2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7BX

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Railway Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Railway Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading (RG8 7BX). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Sold September 2024 for £417,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE44toD59

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Railway Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Railway Cottages has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£430,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£417,500

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 September 2024Most recent
£417,500
+24.6%over 4 years
15 November 2019
£335,000
+15.5%over 8 years
18 August 2011
£290,000
+237.4%over 13 years
28 May 1998
£85,950

Median price across the last 1 sales in RG8 7BX: £355,000 (2019–2019).

Nearby sales in RG8 7BX

1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7BX
Sold Nov 2019
£355,000

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The George Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Pangbourne Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 7BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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FAQ

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